Adrenaline infusion - answer>both beta and alpha adrenergic effects, causes
vasoconstriction.
>Beta 1 receptor stimulation, increased myocardial force of contraction and heart rate
>Alpha adrenergic action increases systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance which
in turn will increase both systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Ketamine - answer>Dissociative anasthetic,
>Neuro protective properties due to ability of increasing MAP and CPP
>Hemodynamic stable
CPAP - answer>Increase in intrathoracic pressure by reducing preload and decreasing
venous return.
>Lowers Afterload by increasing pressure gradient between the left ventricles and
extrathoracic arteries
GTN - answer>Vasodilator which binds to nitrates receptors located on the membrane
of the smooth muscle cells
>Increase in venous capacitance, decrease in cardiac preload\afterload
>Reduction in myocardial oxygen demand
Etomidate - answer>
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